1.Epidemiological investigation on an epidemic of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
Xuelian SHEN ; Chaoyun FAN ; Hui XU ; Zhujia XIONG ; Xiuling ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(8):454-457
Objective To investigate transmission routes of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)caused by methi-cillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),and make effective measures for preventing and controlling the oc-currence and epidemic of HAI caused by multidrug-resistance bacteria.Methods From February 24 to March 29, 2012,12 MRSA-infected patients were performed epidemiological study,these patients underwent bronchoscopy be-cause of tracheal stenosis,strains were identified by amplifying the sequences of 16S rRNA ,femA and mecA with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR),homology analysis of strains were performed by Spa geno-typing.Results All 12 MRSA-infected patients were susceptible to multidrug-resistance bacterial infection,5 cases of MRSA infection occurred during this hospitalization.Detection of specimens from health care workers and envi-ronment were all negative;Spa gene of all 12 MRSA isolates was type t 030 ,which was the main epidemic strain in Asia;Spa gene of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from nurses’noses was type t1425 .Conclusion The assumption of MRSA spread among health care workers aren’t supported by the epidemiological investigation results,genotypes of 12 MRSA isolates are identical,but the result of gene typing can’t be as the evidence of homology of infection ;patients at high risk for MRSA infection should be screened as early as possible,early contact isolation should be performed,so as to prevent and control the occurrence of HAI.
2.Content Comparison of Saikosaponin a, d and Total Flavonoids in Different Parts of Hollow Bupleurumin
Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Mengfei XU ; Yu ZHU ; Hui XIONG ; Fang LIU
China Pharmacist 2017;20(5):958-960
Objective: To compare the contents of saikosaponin a, d and total flavonoids in different parts of Hollow bupleurum to provide reference for the clinical use of medicinal parts.Methods: The determination was performed on a SHIMADZU Inertsil C18(250 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm)column.The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile and water with the ratio of 40∶60, and the flow rate was 1.0 ml·min-1.The detection wavelength was 210nm, the column temperature was 40℃, and the injection volume was 10 μl.A colorimetric method was used to detect total flavonoids with the detection wavelength of 500 nm.Results: The calibration curve of Saikosaponin a, d and total flavonoids showed a good linear relationship respectively over the range of 0.21-1.26 mg·ml-1(r=0.999 6),0.25-1.51 mg·ml-1(r=0.9997) and 4.00-25.00 μg·ml-1(r=0.999 6).The average recovery was 99.27%(RSD=2.15%, n=6),99.4%(RSD=2.14%,n=6)and 99.03%(RSD=1.34%,n=6), respectively.The content of saikosaponin a and d respectively was 0.31% and 0.50% in the root, while that in the other parts was low.The content of total flavonoids was as high as 8.48% in flowers, and that in leaves, stem and root reduced in turn.Conclusion: The aerial parts of Hollow bupleurum are rich in flavonoids, and the content of saikosaponin in root is higher, therefore, the whole plant with root is more reasonable in the clinical use.
3.The effect of HIFU combined with nanoscale ultrasound molecular probes with simple virus thymidine kinase gene on angiogenesis in the nude mouse tumor
Hui XIE ; Shan LIU ; Hui ZENG ; Youwei LI ; Jin XU ; Xiong DING ; Changan LIU ; Feng LI
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(6):725-728
Objective To observe the change of the protein and gene expression of hypoxia inducing factor-1α(HIF-1a) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the nude mouse tumor,which has been treated by HIFU combined with nanoscale ultrasound molecular probes with HSV1-TK gene microvascular density.Methods Sixty nude mice were implanted with HepG2 Cells to establish subcutaneous transplanted tumor.Divided this mice into six groups at random after treated by HIFU:MB+ HSV-TK+ GPC3 (group A),MB + HSV-TK (group B),HSV-TK +GPC3 (group C),HSV-TK (group D),MB + GPC3 (group E),PBS (group F).They were injected into the tail vein every after 3 days.Mice in group A,B,D and E were exposed to ultrasound by 2 W/cm2,1 MHz,5 mintues and 0.2 mL ganciclovi(GCV) was intraperitoneally injected at the first 48 hours after injection.After the treatment,immunohistoche were used to detect the microvascular density(MVD),Western blot and immunohistoche was employed to test the protein change of the VEGF and HIF-1α,Q-PCR was used to test the mRNA gene transcription of VEGF and HIF-1α in the tumor tissues.Results After 14 days,the protein expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in group A was significantly lower than that in group B,C,D,E and F (P<0.05),the MVD level in the tumor is also like this,and the difference is statistically significant.Conclusion Anoscale ultrasound molecular probes with HSV1-TK can reduce the the level of VEGF,MVD and HIF-1α in the tumor which has been treated by HIFU,so it can inhibit tumor growth and improve the therapeutic efficacy after HIFU treatment.
4.Clinical study of linear scleroderma " en coup de sabre " with central nervous system involvement in children
Kaili XU ; Yao ZHANG ; Hui DONG ; Ye WU ; Jiangxi XIAO ; Yunxia JIA ; Hui XIONG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(3):210-213
Objective:To investigate the clinical features, imaging features, treatment options and prognosis of linear scleroderma with central nervous system involvement.Methods:One case of linear scleroderma " en coup de sabre" (LSES) school-age child suffering from dizziness, vomiting and blurred vision was admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital on March 25, 2019.The curative effect was observed after treatment.The relevant literature was searched, and the characteristics of cases and therapeutic effects were reviewed.Results:The clinical features of this case included recurrent and transient dizziness, vomiting, and blurred vision.Cranial imaging indicated abnormal signals in the left frontotemporal lobe white matter, cingulate gyrus, basal ganglia region, and corpus callosum proximal pressure part, multiple soft meningeal line enhancement and abnormal brain substance enhancement on the brain surface in the lesion area.After 2 months of combined treatment with Methotrexate(MTX) and corticosteroids, some symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting disappeared.Three months after the treatment, in the primary cerebral hemisphere and multiple calcifications in the brain parenchyma, the lesions significantly reduced in cranial imaging.The child was followed up for 11 months and displayed no clinical symptoms.New hair was dense at the alopecia area, and skin color, texture and grain were close to normal at the damaged area.In the review of domestic literature, treatment and prognosis were not involved.Foreign literatures reported 5 cases of children, with the first choice of Methylprednisolone being combined with MTX treatment, significant effect was observed, and consistent with the treatment of this case.Conclusions:In order to detect and treat them as early as possible and improve the prognosis, LSES patients should undergo cranial integrity assessment and neurological imaging examination at an early stage, regardless of clinical manifestations of nervous system involvement.
5.Effects of gabapentin on plasma β-endorphin level in the patients with painful diabetic neuropathy
Xiaoning YANG ; Hua XU ; Yanfei MAO ; Maojin XU ; Hui CHEN ; Yuanchang XIONG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2010;18(1):44-46
Objective To investigate the effects of gabapentin(GBP) on plasma β-endorphin(β-EP) level in the patients with painful diabetic neuropathy(PDN). Methods We detected the plasma β-EP level in 24 PDN patients in the treatment with GBP, 18 PDN patients without GBP treatment, 20 diabetic mellitus patients without PDN and 24 healthy control subjects. Results (1)The level of β-EP in diabetic mellitus patients was lower than in the healthy control(P<0.01). (2)The patients who received GBP had a significant change of β-EP level after treatment(P<0. 01).. Conclusions Gabapentin is effective for the treatment of PDN and its adverse effects are mild. It can lower the plasma β-EP level in the patients with PDN.
7."One-slop" hybrid approach for multi-vessel coronary artery disease in 35 patients
Shengshou HU ; Ranlin GAO ; Lihuan LI ; Hui XIONG ; Zhe ZHENG ; Piexian GAO ; Bo XU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2010;26(1):13-16
Objective To summarize the clinical experience of "One-stop" hybrid procedure that performs minimally in-vasive direct coronary artery bypass ( MII)CAB ) and percutaneous coronary intervention ( PC! ) concurrently on 35 patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Between June 2007 and May 2008, 35 patients [33 men and 2women, mean age (63.5±9.2) years] with multivessel CAD ( two-vessel CAD, n = 19; three-vessel CAD, n = 16, left main coronary artery disease, n = 7 ; coronary artery lesions, 2.5 lesions per patient) underwent "one-stop" hybrid procedure. The hybrid strategy was performed as a primary MIDCAB procedure for bypassing the left internal mammary artery ( LIMA ) to the left anterior descending artery ( LAD ), simultaneously followed by PCI ( pereutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and/or stenting) on the remaining non-LAD vessels. Concomitant diseases included hypertention in 20 patients, hy-perlipemia in 12 patients, previous myocardial infarction (MI) in 10 patients, diabetes mellitus (type 2) in 9 patients, previ-ous cerebrovascular disease in 2 patients, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 1 patient, renal dysfunction in 1 patient, and ostium secundum atrial septal defect in 1 patient. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) averaged 0. 62±0.07. Results There were no reexploration for bleeding, strokes, myocardial infarctions, acute renal dysfunctions, or deaths in hospetal. Of the total 35 patients, 34 patients (97.1%) were successfully treated with "one-stop" hybrid procedure, and 1 patient (2.9%) was converted to conventional coronary artery bypass grafting ( CABG ) because of dissection of one obtuse marginal branch during PCI. One of the LIMA-LAD grafts was confirmed to be anastomotic stenosis by followed coronary angiog-raphy and was corrected immediately. The patient with ostium secundum defer underwent tranesophageal echocardiography guiding transcatheter closure after LIMA-LAD anastomosis. Catheter-based interventions were carried out in 61 coronary le-sions, including PTCA in 6 lesions and implantation of 62 drug-elating stents (DES) in the rest appropriate lesions. The mean number of DES implantation was 1.8 per patient, and the average diameter and length of implanted DES were respectively ( 3.2±0.5 )mm and 37.3 mm per patient. Of the 34 patients receiving hybrid procedure, the average mechanical ventrilation time was ( 10.8±7.9) hours, and 4 ( 11. 8% ) pateints were extubated in the operating room; length of stay in the intencive care unit averaged (33.6±33.0) hours and hospital stay (9±3) days; 24 patients (70.6%) avoided transfusion require-ment. Conclusion Our findings indicate that in high-risk patients with multivessel CAD, the "one-stop" hybrid procedure by performing MIDCAB and PCI simultaneously is a feasible and safe alternative.
8.Effects of propofol on cytotoxicity of bupivacaine: intracellular Ca2+ concentration and nitric oxide synthase activity in PC12 cells exposed to bupivacaine
Qiang WANG ; Lixian XU ; Hui ZHANG ; Shaoyang CHEN ; Sheng HU ; Yanyan SUN ; Lize XIONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2009;29(4):322-324
Objective To investigate the effects of propofol on intracellular free Ca2+ concentration and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity in PC12 cells exposed to bupivacaine. Methods The PC12 cells were provided by Shanghai Cell Biology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences and cultured in DMEM liquid culture medium. The cultured PC12 cells were seeded in 36 well plates and randomly assigned to one of 4 groups (n=9 wells each): group Ⅰ control (C);group Ⅱ propofol (P);group Ⅲ bupivacaine (B) and group Ⅳ propofol + bupivacaine (PB). In control group D-Hank solution was added. The cells were exposed to propofol 2 mmol/L and bupivacaine 0.09 mmol/L in group P and B respectively. In group PB the cells were incubated with propofol 2 mmol/L and bupivacaine 0.09 mmol/L simultaneously. After being incubated for 6 and 24 h the apoptosis in BC12 cells was assessed by flow cytometry. Apoptotic rate was calculated. NOS activity and intracellular free Ca2+ coneentration in PC12 cells were determined. Results Bupivacaine significantly increased the apoptotic rate of PC12 cells, the intracellular free Ca2+ concentration and NOS activity in PC12 cells in group B as compared with control group. Propofol significantly decreased the toxic effects of bupivacaine on PC12 cells in group PB compared with group B. Conclusion Bupivacaine is toxic to PC12 cells by increasing apoptosis, intracellular Ca+ concentration and NOS activity in the cells. The toxic effects can be prevented to some extent by concomitant administration of propofol.
9.Epidemiological distribution characteristics of hip fractures in 448 patients
Bo ZENG ; Hongyan XIONG ; Jianzhong XU ; Zhao XIE ; Hui LIN ; Guorong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(1):56-59
Objective To study the epidemiological characteristics of the hip fractures of the inpatients so as to provide a scientific basis for strategic study on the prevention and treatment of the hip fractures. Methods The study involved 448 patients (217 males and 231 females) with hip fractures admitted to the Southwest Hospital of Third Military Medical University from January 2004 to December 2009. The characteristics, injury time and causes, fracture types and treatment approaches were collected and reviewed retrospectively. SPSS 13.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results There were significant differences in distribution of the hip fractures in terms of age, cause, gender and treatment approach (P < 0.05 ). Patients with age ≥60 years accounted for 68.8%. Slip was the leading cause of the hip fracture ( 69.6% ). As for gender distribution, femoral neck fractures usually occurred in the females while intertrochanteric hip fractures in the males. Surgery was the predominant management approaches,accounting for 83.1%. Conclusion The distribution of the hip fractures of the inpatients has unique characteristics in aspects of individual character, injury cause injury site and treatment approach, which is worthy of further strategic study on prevention and treatment of the hip fractures.
10.Expressions of activation antigens CD69 and HLA-DR in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and skin lesions of patients with psoriasis vulgaris
Wenjuan CHEN ; Junying GU ; Yu GONG ; Zhiyu LIU ; Hui XU ; Huizi XIONG ; Yuling SHI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;(9):625-628
Objective To investigate changes in expressions of activation antigens CD69 and HLA-DR in CD3+T lymphocytes in peripheral blood and skin lesions in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. Methods Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 20 patients with psoriasis vulgaris and 20 healthy controls, and skin specimens from the lesions of 15 out of the 20 patients and 10 healthy controls. Flow cytometry was performed to quantify the expressions of CD69 and HLA-DR in peripheral blood CD3+T cells, and an immunohistochemical study to measure the expression of HLA-DR in skin specimens. Statistical analysis was carried out by a two-sample t-test and Pearson correlation analysis with the SPSS 19.0 software. Results Compared with the healthy controls, the patients with psoriasis vulgaris showed increased expression rates of CD69 (4.70%± 1.90%vs. 1.56%± 0.95%, t=6.629, P<0.01)and HLA-DR (8.97%± 1.79% vs. 3.02% ± 1.15%, t= 6.204, P< 0.01)in peripheral blood. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the percentage of CD3+HLA-DR+cells in peripheral blood was positively correlated with the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI)score (r=0.5626, P<0.05). The expression rate of HLA-DR was significantly higher in the dermis (64.87%± 17.31%vs. 19.80%± 5.69%, t=7.916, P<0.01), but lower in the epidermis(11.80%± 5.55%vs. 27.40%± 8.61%, t=5.479, P<0.01)in the psoriatic specimens compared with the control specimens. Immunohistochemically, HLA-DR was widely expressed in the dermis of psoriatic lesions, but mainly distributed around blood vessels in the control skin. Conclusions There is an aberrant activation of CD3+T cells in peripheral blood and inflammatory cells in skin lesions in patients with psoriasis vulgaris, and the percentage of CD3 +HLA-DR+ cells in peripheral blood is correlated with the severity of psoriasis vulagaris.